Road and Infrastructure
Thailand to Invest US$27 Billion in 100km Flyover Linking Two Oceans
In a groundbreaking shift from the initial $27 billion Thai Canal Dredging project, the new Thailand government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, is steering towards a colossal infrastructural endeavour. The transformative initiative involves the construction of a 100-kilometre flyover connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean at Kra Isthmus, abandoning the contentious Kra […]
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National Road 48 Upgrade Hits Milestone with 38.26% Completion
The ongoing National Road No. 48 rehabilitation project has reached a significant milestone, achieving 38.26% completion as of 23 November. The project, aimed at enhancing the road’s quality and overall infrastructure, is on track for its scheduled completion by the end of April 2025. This progress was updated in a recent inspection led by HE […]
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KOICA’s US$2M Grant for Svay Rieng Irrigation & Water Supply Study Project
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has bestowed a generous grant of US$2 million for the realisation of a vital feasibility study project. The initiative, focusing on the implementation of the ‘Water Supply and Flood Reduction Measures Project in the Prek Neal Basin in Svay Rieng Province’, marks a collaborative effort between Cambodia’s Ministry of […]
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Road to Progress: Cambodia’s NR 5, Prek Kdam to Battambang, Officially Unveiled
NR No. 5, stretching from Prek Kdam to Battambang province, was ceremoniously inaugurated after an extensive 7-year construction period. The auspicious event was presided over by Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on the morning of 22 November 2023. This transformative rehabilitation project spans a total length of 330 kilometres, traversing […]
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Gov’t Allocates US$60 Million for New Siem Reap Airport Access Road Expansion
In a strategic move to enhance connectivity and accommodate the growing demands of Siem Reap’s evolving infrastructure, Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet announced a substantial investment of US$60 million in a road improvement project. The endeavor focuses on expanding the route from the newly inaugurated Siem Reap Angkor International Airport to Siem Reap City, covering […]
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Phnom Penh’s Green Initiative: Gov’t Grants Free Licenses for Sewage Pumping Businesses
The Phnom Penh Municipal Authority has unveiled a proactive measure to regulate sewage pumping businesses in the city. According to an official instruction dated 10 November 2023, the authority mandates all operators involved in pumping, collecting, transporting, and discharging toilet sludge from manure storage tanks in Phnom Penh to acquire licenses for their operations at […]
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Japan’s Generosity Paves the Way for Progress: Over US$420k Granted for Vital Projects in 3 Cambodian Provinces
In a gesture of strong bilateral ties, the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia has allocated a generous sum of US$424,907 to kickstart pivotal projects across three provinces. The signing ceremony for the Small-Scale Human Security Project (Kusanoni Grant) on 14 November 2023, marked the commencement of these transformative initiatives. The Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the […]
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New Heights for Siem Reap: Inauguration of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport Marks Milestone
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport reached new heights of significance as it was officially inaugurated on 16 November 2023 by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet. This monumental occasion reflects Cambodia’s commitment to long-term vision, balancing development and conservation to safeguard the cherished Khmer ancestral property. PM Hun Manet emphasized the strategic decision to relocate the […]
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Phnom Penh’s Skyline Set to Soar: Prek Pra Bridge Project Gears Up for 2023 Commencement
The highly anticipated Prek Pra bridge project is poised to break ground in 2023 as negotiations reach the final stages. This news was revealed by Samdech Hun Manet, PM of Cambodia during the inauguration ceremony of “Twin Dragon Bridge, Koh Nora, and the concrete cable bridge connecting Koh Nora Development Zone to Koh Pich Development […]
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Two Bridges Transform Koh Norea Satellite City Into Cambodia’s Connectivity Hub
Presided over by Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Twin Dragon Bridge connecting NR No. 1 to Koh Norea Satellite City and the cable concrete bridge linking Koh Pich to Koh Norea Satellite City was officially inaugurated on 15 November 2023. The first marvel, the bridge from Koh Pich to […]
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